At Sunbula, one of our most favorite aspects of working with our artisans is the product development process. This creative stage of craft making is both an exciting and rewarding experience, where we get to brainstorm and exchange bold and colorful ...

Happy World Embroidery Day! On this lovely occasion that celebrates this craft heritage worldwide, we want to shed light on what makes the Palestinian embroidery so special: its motifs.Traditional Palestinian embroidery is known for its striking ...

These days, our customers’ favorite isJelld's range ofhandmade fanny packs. Ayouth-led social enterprise in Hebron, in the southern West Bank, Jelld brings to us thefirst andfinest range of leather fanny packs handmade locally in Palestine! ...

Signs of Spring are starting to show everywhere in Palestine in the last few weeks. Stone terraces of villages are lush with bright green after the generous rain and snow this winter, and hills and fields are carpeted with pastel shades of ...

It's time to look back and share withyou what 2021 has been like for Sunbula and our artisans. It was another challenging year under the pandemic, but we are grateful forthese milestones to celebrate! 1. We provided moreemergency aid to our ...

Are you starting to look for holiday gifts? Artisans in Palestine are gearing up for the holiday season, so we’ve uploaded many of their new works to our online shop. Come take a look at our fresh lineups!When you buy gifts from Sunbula, you ...

The Sunbula family mourns the passing of Nadia Theodorie, our founding board member, on October 24th in Bethlehem. Through her lifelong involvement with community organizations, Nadia touched the lives of countless women throughout Palestine, like ...

We are excited to announce that Sunbula has refreshed its brand with a new logo and website!Sunbula’s work has grown in scope and depth over the past decades. We decided it was time to update Sunbula’s look to reflect our evolution as an ...

On the occasion of the World Embroidery Day, Sunbula interviewed Helen Loussi, who manages the embroidery center at the Bethlehem Arab Women’s Union, one of the longest-running women’s organizations in Palestine. Through her life story ...

Ramadan is the time of joy, charity, and giving, when families and friends gather over shared meals to break fast and celebrate the Eid Al-Fitr, a three-day festivities that marks the end of the holy month.However, as we celebrate our second Ramadan ...

What makes a fair trade organization different from others that trade with local craftspeople or farmers? Being a certified fair trade organization means that its adherence to Fair Trade principles and practices is verified by an official body called ...

How can craft making empower women in Palestine? On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we’d like to share stories from our partner artisan groups about how craft work has brought changes to their lives. Ending financial ...